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• Social Equity Council releases $6M in community grants funded by cannabis sales

  21-07-2023 22:14
  
  Now that adult-use cannabis is legal in the state, the Social Equity Council is eyeing the revenue. Cannabis sales have increased month over month since January, with$1 million in growth each month since March, topping out at $12 million in June. The council gets 65% of retail sales tax to help those most affected by the war on drugs. “So,...
  
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• Green Coach launches cannabis deliveries to medical patients

  21-07-2023 22:05
  
  There is another milestone in the cannabis legalization process. As of this week, Green Coach Delivery became the first licensed cannabis delivery company in the state to bring prescribed products to the homes of medical patients. “We get to make a lot of people’s lives easier,” Jack Cochran, Green Coach Delivery owner, said. “They’re not going to have to rely...
  
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• Police arrest wanted felon after standoff in New Haven

  21-07-2023 21:43
  
  A wanted felon was arrested in New Haven Thursday after an hour-long standoff, according to police. The New Haven Police Department said they were dispatched to a home on Jennings Way for a reported domestic incident involving a gun at about 2:30 a.m. Responding officers learned that 40-year-old Jason Randolph stole a car and fled the scene. He was wanted...
  
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• Storms leave many Connecticut residents on clean up duty

  21-07-2023 21:30
  
  Storms took a toll on communities across the state Friday. Residents in a Gillett Street apartment in Hartford dealt with a flooded first floor for the fourth time this year. “Water was all inside the elevator, the elevator shut off,” Joseph Maye said as he tried the elevator. He said he called the fire department because of water buildup in...
  
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• Judge finds forensic scientist Henry Lee liable for fabricating evidence in murder case

  21-07-2023 19:54
  
  Famed forensic scientist Henry Lee was found liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case that sent two Connecticut men to prison for decades for a crime they did not commit, a federal judge ruled Friday. Ralph “Ricky” Birch and Shawn Henning were convicted in the Dec. 1, 1985, slaying of Everett Carr, based in part on testimony about what Lee said...
  
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• Damage and flooding reported across CT as severe storms move through

  21-07-2023 19:47
  
  Storm damage is being reported across the state as strong thunderstorms continue moving out of Connecticut. Here is a town-by-town breakdown of some damage already reported. A portion of Tower Hill Road in Chaplin is closed because of downed trees. Flooding could be seen near Brainard Airport after storms moved through the area. Water flooded on Murphy Road near the...
  
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• Connecticut cinemas see ‘Barbenheimer' box office boom

  21-07-2023 18:28
  
  Cinemas across Connecticut are reporting sold out shows as two major films officially hit theaters Friday. “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” two highly-anticipated films, are expected to be summer box office hits and some theaters in Connecticut are already seeing crowds. “I’ve never seen something quite like this where two films are in such high demand,” said Bill Dougherty, who co-owns four...
  
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• West Hartford store owners arrested for allegedly selling THC products to minors

  21-07-2023 17:50
  
  Two men accused of selling THC products to minors in West Hartford have been arrested, police said. The police department said they received several complaints from parents of West Hartford students about unlawful possession and use of tobacco and THC products. The complaints alleged that the Qais Convenience Shop on Lasalle Road was selling tobacco and THC products to minors,...
  
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• Exclusive: Waterbury city worker saves woman in wheelchair from house fire

  21-07-2023 16:28
  
  A Waterbury city worker says he was just at the right place at the right time when he helped save a woman from a fire in her home Friday morning. But he’s understandably being hailed a hero. “If that guy from Public Works didn’t come and get her, she wouldn’t be here right now,” said Cynthia Langone, referring to her...
  
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• Hartford celebrates 6th annual Whalers Alumni Weekend

  21-07-2023 16:07
  
  The Hartford Whalers are back in the capitol city for the sixth Annual Whalers’ Alumni weekend. Organizers say it’s a chance to celebrate a beloved part of the city’s history and meet some of the players. The first stop was Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford Friday morning. The former NHL players signed autographs and took pictures with staff. Their presence was...
  
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• I-91 North in Wethersfield reopens after crashes

  21-07-2023 13:53
  
  Interstate 91 North in Wethersfield was closed after two separate crashes Friday afternoon, according to state police. The highway was closed between exits 24 and 25. Police said minor injuries were reported. The crashes were cleared and the northbound lanes were reopened an hour or so later.
  
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• Crashes close I-91 North in Wethersfield

  21-07-2023 13:53
  
  Interstate 91 North in Wethersfield is closed after two separate crashes, according to state police. The highway is closed between exits 24 and 25. Police said minor injuries are reported. Only the right shoulder is open to traffic. Drivers should seek alternate routes and plan for traffic delays.
  
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• Crash closes lanes of I-91 North in Rocky Hill

  21-07-2023 13:53
  
  Three lanes of Interstate 91 North are closed in Rocky Hill after a multi-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, according to CTRoads.org. The crash happened between exits 24 and 25 and the three left lanes are closed. No additional information was immediately available.
  
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• Connecticut Sun teammates Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner announce engagement

  21-07-2023 11:42
  
  Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner of the Connecticut Sun announced their engagement on Friday.
  
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• Powerball ticket that won $1 million Wednesday sold in Milford

  21-07-2023 11:01
  
  There is one $1 million Powerball ticket in Connecticut for the drawing Wednesday night and it was sold in Milford. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation said the $1 million winning Powerball ticket for Wednesday’s drawing was sold at Wheels at 365 Old Gate Lane in Milford. That was the largest prize in Connecticut for the $1.08 billion Powerball Wednesday night. One ticket...
  
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• Teen dead, 2 others critically hurt after crash involving stolen car in Waterbury

  21-07-2023 10:29
  
  A 14-year-old young woman has died and three teenage boys have severe injuries after the stolen car they were in collided with an SUV in Waterbury early Friday morning, according to police. Police said a Hyundai Sonata that had been stolen in Waterbury early Friday morning and a Ford Escape collided at the intersection of East Main Street and Baldwin...
  
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• One teen dead, 2 others in critical condition after crash involving stolen car in Waterbury: police

  21-07-2023 10:29
  
  A 14-year-old young woman has died and two teenage males are in critical condition after a crash involving a stolen car in Waterbury early Friday morning, according to police. Police said a Hyundai Sonata that had been stolen in Waterbury early Friday morning and a Ford Escape collided at the intersection of East Main Street and Baldwin Street at 2:21...
  
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• One teen dead, 2 others critically hurt after crash involving stolen car in Waterbury: police

  21-07-2023 10:29
  
  A 14-year-old young woman has died and three teenage boys have severe injuries after the stolen car they were in collided with an SUV in Waterbury early Friday morning, according to police. Police said a Hyundai Sonata that had been stolen in Waterbury early Friday morning and a Ford Escape collided at the intersection of East Main Street and Baldwin...
  
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• Farmington police serve 3 warrants connected to May ‘takeover'

  21-07-2023 09:57
  
  Farmington police said they have served the remaining three warrants connected to a large “takeover’ in May that caused thousands of dollars in damage. Police said the takeover happened in a parking lot during the early hours of May 7. One of the suspects is from West Bridgewater, Massachusetts and the other two are from Whitman, Massachusetts. On Thursday, Farmington...
  
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• Vehicle crashes into Manchester jewelry store

  21-07-2023 09:11
  
  A vehicle has crashed into a jewelry store in Manchester. The crash happened at Bray Jewelers at 971 Main St. Fire officials said they received a report of a crash around 7 a.m. and a car spun out of control and hit the building. One person from each of the two vehicles was taken to a local hospital to be...
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch in effect statewide

  21-07-2023 07:17
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking storms Friday afternoon that could be strong this afternoon and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the whole state through 8 p.m. The first round of storms brought light to moderate showers this morning and another round of stronger storms is moving through this afternoon. See the alerts here. There is a...
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties in the state

  21-07-2023 07:17
  
  A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Fairfield, Middlesex and New Haven counties. The warnings remain in effect through 7:45 p.m. The NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking storms Friday afternoon that could be strong this afternoon and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the whole state through 8 p.m. A new flash flood warning has...
  
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• Severe thunderstorm warnings expire as storms start to move out

  21-07-2023 07:17
  
  Our NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking storms that could be strong this afternoon and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the whole state. Severe thunderstorm warnings in effect for parts of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven and Windham counties have all recently expired. The first round of storms brought light to moderate showers this morning and another round of...
  
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• Severe storms possible Friday afternoon for Connecticut

  21-07-2023 07:17
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking two rounds of storms Friday and the bigger risk for stronger storms will be this afternoon. The first round will bring light to moderate showers this morning and another round of stronger storms is possible for the afternoon. There is a severe risk later today for gusty winds, heavy downpours and small hail, but...
  
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• Flash flood warning issued for parts of CT, severe thunderstorm watch in effect statewide

  21-07-2023 07:17
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking storms Friday afternoon that could be strong this afternoon and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the whole state through 8 p.m. A new flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New Haven and Fairfield counties. Another flash flood warning remains in effect for Hartford County until 7 p.m. The...
  
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• Flash flood warning issued for Hartford County, severe thunderstorm watch in effect statewide

  21-07-2023 07:17
  
  The NBC Connecticut meteorologists are tracking storms Friday afternoon that could be strong this afternoon and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the whole state through 8 p.m. A flash flood warning has also been issued for Hartford County until 7 p.m. The first round of storms brought light to moderate showers this morning and another round of...
  
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• Tractor-trailer crash closes I-395 North in Killingly

  21-07-2023 06:59
  
  Interstate 395 North is closed in Killingly after a crash involving two tractor-trailers, according to CTRoads.org. A detour is set up at exit 43 North to Route 12. The crash was reported just after 4 a.m.
  
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• Serious injuries reported in tractor-trailer crash that has closed on I-395 North in Putnam

  21-07-2023 06:59
  
  Two tractor-trailers were involved in a crash on Interstate 395 North in Putnam Friday morning and state police said serious injuries are reported. State police were notified around 3:49 a.m. that two tractor-trailers were involved in a crash near exit 45 and EMS and the local fire department also responded. I-395 is shut down as police investigate and northbound traffic...
  
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• Driver killed in tractor-trailer crash on I-395 North in Putnam

  21-07-2023 06:59
  
  The driver of a tractor-trailer was killed when his truck crashed on Interstate 395 North in Putnam Friday morning. The crash happened around 3:50 a.m. near Exit 45, according to state police. The driver, identified as 56-year-old Archie Miller, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, lost control of the truck and ran off the left shoulder of the highway, state police said. Miller...
  
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• Serious injuries reported in crash in Bloomfield

  21-07-2023 06:50
  
  Route 189 in Bloomfield is closed at Gabb Road because of a crash and serious injuries are reported, according to CT Roads.org. No additional information was immediately available. See traffic alerts here.
  
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